“GCB was born as a Ghanaian Bank for the People and led by Ghanaians with a single-minded purpose to economically and financially liberate Ghanaians and individual businesses. In the last seven decades, GCB has done just that. Today, we are seeking to show more of that resilience in our ability to grow African champions in […] The post 70

Data Protection Expert and CEO of Information Governance Solutions, Madam Sylvia Appiah, has implored data controllers in both public and private institutions to make data protection requirements top priority in their respective organisations to avoid cost arising from fines and sanctions over non-compliance to established data privacy and rights. “As Ghana is scaling up efforts […] The post

This article is a review of the High Court (Civil Procedure) (Amendment) Rules,2019 (C.I. 122) that amended Order 7 of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 20004 (C.I. 47) to allow service of a process or document on a party by electronic means. The crafting of C.I. 122 is bound to have implementation challenges if […] The post C.I. 122 needs clarity appeared first on

Ghana has earned recognition as a stellar model not only for Africa, but also for the global community due to its proactive initiatives in safeguarding children online. Afrooz Kaviani Johnson, the Global Chief Child Protection Specialist at the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), lauded the country’s efforts in establishing a legal framework to protect […] The post

  Mastercard Fintech Day aims to empower financial ecosystem players and facilitate the transition to a more digitally-enabled society. Fintechs present explored the future benefits of adopting contactless payment technology. In a first for West Africa, Mastercard hosted its inaugural Mastercard Fintech Day in Accra, Ghana. Bringing together some of the continent’s key stakeholders and […] The post

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 15 is about protecting and preserving life on land. It’s aimed at ensuring that our precious natural resources and ecosystems, like forests and wildlife habitats, are conserved for future generations. This goal’s primary objective is to emphasise the vital responsibility of safeguarding and conserving our invaluable natural resources and ecosystems. […] The post

Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and family and friends remain the dominant sources of credit for financing production activities of smallholder farmers in northern parts of the country, says a study. This is despite several years of advocacy and calls for the banking sector to increase funding support for the agriculture sector, particularly the […] The post

as input credit replaces input subsidy under PFJ1 Phase two of the government’s Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ2.0) will create 210,000 new farm-related jobs annually over the next four years, President Nana Akufo-Addo has said. “This does not include other jobs along the agricultural value chains estimated at an annual average of four hundred […] The post

The drive to a clean, empowered society and digitised economy does not only depend on technology but also on public policy, political will and less corrupt citizens, Moses Kwesi Baiden, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Margins ID Group, has indicated. Digital integration of the country’s systems will cut down on corruption […] The post

The 2023 Ghana Business Standard Awards seek to recognise businesses that uphold exceptional business standards in their fields and entrepreneurs who are pushing the envelope of excellence in Ghana’s business community and around the globe. The Ghana Business Standard Awards hosted the 2023 red carpet and five-star dinner event with the subject ‘Celebrating Organisations Committed […] The post

Country Director, Mastercard-Ghana, Bossman Kwapong, has urged fintech companies and banks to collaborate and form strategic partnerships as part of efforts to expand the reach of financial services and foster innovation in the industry. Mr. Kwapong said such collaborations will spur the development of innovative products and services that will in the long-run benefit consumers worldwide. […] The post

shareholders reassured despite negative effects of DDEP Akuapem Rural Bank PLC at Mamfe in the Akuapem North district of Eastern Region has held its forty-first Annual General Meeting of shareholders. Shareholders and customers of the bank have been assured that despite current unstable macroeconomic indicators as well as the negative effects and fallout from the […] The post Akuapem